Teresa Alesch (GT), Stacy Brown (SC) Erin Olson (SC) Let's Get Connected!


First, we will explore the 1:1 Ning and begin making connections with other Iowa 1:1 teachers. Second, we will set up Twitter to be a useful networking and teaching resource (who to follow, how to follow, set up lists, etc.). Twitter PROS welcome to help!! If time allows, we will look at ways we can use Skype in the classroom. With all of these, we will take time to set up our accounts in ways that will make them relevant to our teaching.

Objectives:
Join the 1:1 laptops ning and sign-up for one group of interest
Sign-up, explore twitter, and begin following other educators
Explore how to connect with other educators on Skype
Sign-up and use a social bookmarking tool as a way to easily organize and find online resources
Explore Symbaloo
View an example of a PD Wiki setup

Have we caught your interest yet? Here's the plan: We will explore the 1:1 Ning and begin making connections with other Iowa 1:1 teachers. Second, we will set up Twitter to be a useful networking and teaching resource (who to follow, how to follow, set up lists, etc.). Twitter PROS welcome to help!! We'll take a brief look at Delicious followed by Symbaloo. We will take a look at ways we can use Skype in the classroom. With all of these, we will take time to set up our accounts in ways that will make them relevant to our teaching. (As a side note, we will take a look at an example of a PD Wiki where professional development and logging take on a new format, a collaborative and reflective format.) 1,2,3

Resources:


NWiowaPD Symbaloo

Learn, Share, Connect, Collaborate!

1:1 Laptops Ning -Create an account and begin finding other educators to share with and learn from!

YouTube Videos

Mr. Winkle Wakes - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm1sCsl2MQY
When I Become a Teacher - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=590PNSh6g_4


Twitter

Your Backstage Pass, and Window to the World...

Skype

Tokbox- Video with more than one individual at the same time.

Storage, Sharing, and so Much More!

Symbaloo


Example of 1:1 PD Wiki

Connect with us!

Teresa Alesch

Email: talesch@gtschools.k12.ia.us
Twitter: teresaalesch
Skype: teresaalesch

Stacy Brown

Email: sbrown@sioux-central.k12.ia.us
Twitter: @iateachr
Skype: stacybrown-iateachr

Erin Olson

Email: eolson@sioux-central.k12.ia.us
Twitter: @eolsonteacher
Skype: eolsonteacher

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